A prominent opposition figure on trial in Tunisia on charges of undermining state security warned Tuesday that efforts to prosecute her are sowing fear about civil rights and liberties. Chaima Issa, a leader in the coalition of parties opposed to President Kais Saied, spoke to journalists outside a military court …
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Pope Francis announced in a recent interview that he plans to be buried outside the Vatican. The pontiff told Mexican broadcaster Televisa’s N+ news service that he has made arrangements to be buried in the Basilica of St. Mary Major in Rome. “The place is already prepared,” Pope Francis told …
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St. Louis Blues star Jordan Kyrou became emotional when asked about being booed by the team’s own fans for his remark about former coach Craig Berube, who was fired earlier this week amid the team’s sluggish start to the season. Berube, who led the Blues to the franchise’s first Stanley …
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The New Orleans Saints did not care at all for the Tommy DeVito hype, dominating the New York Giants, 24-6, at home on Sunday. The Saints move to 7-7 on the year to remain in the NFC South race, as they’re tied with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who defeated the …
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It’s a Merry Christmas indeed for NFL fans, with the number of games being played on the holiday ramping up over the past few years. Thanksgiving football is a long-running tradition in the NFL, but Christmas games do not share the same level of commitment. The main reason for the …
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A stowaway was found barely alive in the undercarriage bay of an airplane after it landed in Paris Thursday morning, according to reports. Security sources told Reuters that the Air Algeria airplane had come from the Western Algerian town of Oran, embarking on the two-and-a-half hour flight to Paris Orly …
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Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant estimated Tuesday that the Palestinian terrorist group Hamas still has several thousand fighters left in the Gaza Strip after beginning the war with between 15,000 to 18,000. Gallant, speaking during a visit to troops inside Gaza, also said it would be a mistake to think …
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The Milwaukee Bucks have the second-best record in the Eastern Conference. The 2021 NBA Finals champions currently sit at 25-10, but the Indiana Pacers are responsible for four of their 10 defeats. Milwaukee’s most recent loss to Indiana happened on Wednesday. The Pacers scored 47 points in the third quarter …
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A 26-year-old man who tried to sell what he claimed was a walking stick used by the late Queen Elizabeth II has been sentenced for defrauding eBay buyers. BRITISH ROYALS EXCHANGE ‘SLIGHTLY RUDE’ CHRISTMAS GIFTS, INCLUDING WHOOPEE CUSHIONS AND TOILET SEATS Dru Marshall, from Hampshire in southern England, claimed he …
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Britain’s Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said Wednesday he will introduce measures to overturn the convictions of more than 700 post office branch managers who were wrongly accused of theft or fraud because of a faulty computer system. The scandal, which saw hundreds of postmasters falsely convicted of stealing money because …
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